The Lake Taupo region is one of New Zealand’s most popular holiday destinations. This is due to a number of factors including its central location, stunning lake and mountain scenery, and wide array of activities ranging from adventure tourism to rest and relaxation. In recent years the popularity of Taupo has been further developed by the introduction of a large range of events such as the New Zealand Ironman Championships, Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge and many more. Depending on when you visit there may be a coffee-making festival or offshore power-boats racing across the lake.
As tourism and visitor numbers have grown, so have the number and range of accommodation options in Taupo. There is every type available including major international hotels, motels and motor inns, resorts, luxury lodges, bed and breakfasts, backpackers and timeshare resorts. Aside from fitting within a certain budget, there are a number of other factors to consider so as to make the right choice of Taupo holiday accommodation, these include:
Location
Do you want to be able to see the lake?
Do you want to be able to walk to the lake?
Do you want to be able to walk to the restaurants and bars in the town centre?
Do you want to be away from traffic noise?
Do you want to be away from night noises such as bars and carparks?
Do you need transfers to and from the airport or bus stop?
Self Sufficiency
Do you want to be able to cook for yourself?
Do you want to have breakfasts delivered to your door?
Do you want 24 hour room service?
Do you want to be able to do your own washing?
Do you need to be on ground level or have wheel chair access?
Do you need an activity desk to make local bookings for you?
Room Features
Do you want to be able to entertain kids in your room with DVDs and the internet?
Do you want separate rooms for sleeping away from the living area?
Do you want interconnected rooms?
Do you want a spa pool or spa bath?
What size beds do you want?
Do you need baby facilities such as cots and high-chairs?
Facilities
Do you want a private communal area for meals such as breakfast or barbecues?
Do you want off-street parking?
Do you want a swimming pool or will you swim in the lake or local thermal hotpools?
Do you want safe storage facilities for things such as mountain bikes or golf clubs?
Some of these questions may seem obvious but it is common not to think of them until it is too late and you are in your accommodation and realising that something is not right. By systematically working through this checklist, and adding any other relevant questions that arise during the process, you will be able to find and book the best possible holiday accommodation in Taupo, and in other parts of New Zealand too.